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Ministry of Steel
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan holds Meeting with Steel Fabricators;
Discusses Roadmap for Developing Steel Fabrication Cluster Around Bhilai Steel Plant
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Steel and Petroleum & Natural Gas chaired a video conferencing with officials from Ministry of Steel, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Railways, INSDAG, SAIL and steel fabricators from Bhilai here yesterday to work out a detailed plan for developing a steel fabrication cluster around the Bhilai Steel Plant. The issues faced by the bridge fabricators in meeting their steel requirements were also discussed.
The steel fabrication cluster envisaged will give boost to the MSME sector in the region, facilitate employment generation and give impetus to the local economy. This is in line with the spirit of Honorable Prime Minister's call for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Shri Pradhan directed the CEO, Bhilai Steel Plant to ensure that the steel plate requirement of the steel fabricators in the Durg district is fully met and any restrictive conditions coming in the way of such procurement be removed.
The minister also discussed a strategy of enhancing steel usage in the bridges constructed by MoRTH on lines with Railways which is using steel bridges on a very large scale.
Prime Minister's Office
Chief Minister of Gujarat calls on Prime Minister
Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today.
In a X post, the Prime Minister’s Office said;
“Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri @Bhupendrapbjp, met Prime Minister @narendramodi. @CMOGuj”
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
IT industry can play a key role in raising services exports to $1 trillion a year - Shri Piyush Goyal
Govt will provide whatever help IT firms need to boost exports – Shri Goyal
IT industry can become a bigger global player by focusing on new technologies – Shri Goyal
Meeting was attended by top leaders of Nasscom , Infosys Tech Mahindra , Fractal Analytics; Mphasis , Wipro ,Genpact WNS Global Services , Mastek ,Tata Consultancy Services .etc
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal has assured leaders of India’s top IT companies that the Central government will give full support to the sector to accelerate growth and help India’s Services exports soar to $1 trillion in a decade.
Shri Goyal said India was on track to achieve its merchandise exports target of $400 billion this year, while Services exports were likely to be about $240 billion to $250 billion, which is much lower, but can grow rapidly and catch up with merchandise exports.
“When I look at the trajectory of these – I personally believe this is going to be a race to the top. We can converge $1 trillion. That should be the ambition, mission. You have a little bit of catching up to do. I’ll be delighted if you cross $1 trillion faster than them,” the minister told IT industry leaders.
Shri Goyal welcomed the IT industry’s proposal to start IT hubs in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns, which would create numerous jobs and help develop the regions. He said the IT industry should identify the towns, and the Centre would assist them in providing all the necessary infrastructure and facilities.
He said the IT industry can make a big contribution to Services exports by focusing on new technology and products that can make India a bigger global player in the sector.
In the virtual meeting over the weekend, the minister told leaders of the IT industry that they should focus on high-tech products. He said the IT industry had grown spectacularly on its own and many of the top companies grew at a time when India did not focus on creating a favourable ecosystem for Startups. Shri Goyal said the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  will provide any assistance needed by the IT industry to help it grow rapidly and contribute to India’s export of Services.
The virtual meeting was attended by Nasscom President Shri Debjani Ghosh, Infosys CEO Shri Salil Parekh, Tech Mahindra CEO & MD Shri C.P. Gurnani; Shri Srikanth Velamakanni, co-founder and CEO of artificial intelligence technology startup Fractal Analytics; Mphasis CEO Shri Nitin Rakesh; Wipro Chairman Shri Rishad Premji; Genpact CEO Shri N.V. Tyagrajan; WNS Global Services Group CEO Shri Keshav R Murugesh; Mastek CEO Shri Hiral Chandrana and Shri Krishnan Ramanujam, President and Head of Business & Technology Services at Tata Consultancy Services .
IT industry leaders said the sector had seen strong growth last year, and in the past week, strong earnings reported by companies has set a positive tone for the years ahead.
Ministry of Defence
CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF VISIT TO OMAN 27–29 SEP 21
Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff , arrived in Oman for a three-day official visit from 27 – 29 Sep 21. The visit aims to consolidate bilateral defence relations with Oman, as also to explore new avenues for defence cooperation.
The CNS is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with his counterpart Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser bin Mohsen Al-Rahbi, Commander of Royal Navy of Oman  in Muscat.
During the visit, the CNS would also be interacting with senior hierarchy of Oman including Vice Admiral Abdullah Khamis Abdullah Al Raisi , Maj Gen Matar Bin Salim Bin Rashid Al Balushi , Air Vice Marshal Khamis Bin Hammad Bin Sultan Al Ghafri  and Dr. Mohammad Bin Nasser Bin Ali Al Zaabi . He would also be visiting key defence installations like Muaskar Al Murtafa  Camp, Maritime Security Centre , Said Bin Sultan Naval Base, Al Musanna Air Base and National Defence College, Oman.
The Indian Navy cooperates with Royal Navy of Oman on many fronts, which include operational interactions, training cooperation, and exchange of Subject Matter Experts in various fields. Both Navies have been participating in the biennial maritime exercise Naseem Al Bahr since 1993. This exercise was last conducted in 2020, off Goa and the next edition is scheduled in 2022.
This official visit of the CNS to Oman highlights the growing cooperation between Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman.
Election Commission
Bye election to Assembly Constituencies of Maharashtra-Change of date of poll
The Election Commission of India vide its Press Note No.ECI/PN/2/2023 dated 18.01.2023 had announced Bye-election to ACs of Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Parliamentary Constituency of UT of Lakshadweep wherein, the date of Poll has been fixed on 27.02.2023 and date of counting is 02.03.2023.
2. Subsequently, the District Election Officer of Pune, Maharashtra has reported regarding clash of date of poll with dates of 12th Standard HSC exam and graduate degree exam to be conducted at various Polling Stations of the Assembly Constituencies where bye-elections are being held.
3. Consequent upon which, the Commission having considered the matter, ground situation and all other relevant aspects of the matter, has decided to revise the date of poll for bye-elections to Assembly Constituencies 205- Chinchwad and 215-Kasba Peth of Maharashtra. The revised schedule of poll is as follows:
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Date of Issue of Gazette Notification
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Last Date of Nominations
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Date for Scrutiny of Nominations
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Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidatures
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Date of Poll
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31.01.2023

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07.02.2023

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08.02.2023

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10.02.2023

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26.02.2023

Counting shall be held on 02.03.2023
Date before which election shall be completed: 04.03.2023
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.63 Cr
Over 4.12 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 18,317
1,326 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.78%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.08%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.63 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.12 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10415420
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2nd Dose
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10120708
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Precaution Dose
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7075162
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18437174
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2nd Dose
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17720730
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Precaution Dose
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13752860
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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41248027
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2nd Dose
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32389808
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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62015432
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2nd Dose
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53347278
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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561421927
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2nd Dose
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516353247
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Precaution Dose
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100847368
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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204049443
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2nd Dose
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197081531
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Precaution Dose
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50816135
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127681810
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2nd Dose
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123223322
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Precaution Dose
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48385500
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Precaution Dose
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22,08,77,025
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Total
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2,19,63,82,882
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 17,912. Active cases now constitute 0.04% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.78%. 1,723 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,41,06,656.
1,326 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 83,167 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 90.09 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.08% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.59%.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
HMSJE interacted with Divyang CSE-21 qualifiers
Hon’ble Minister SJE today had a press meet to brief about the achievement of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment during the last eight years of this Government headed by Hon’ble PM. After the press meet HMSJE also interacted with four candidates with disabilities who have successfully cleared CSE -21. These candidates with disabilities belong to the national capital region New Delhi. These Divyang candidates include Shri Samyak Jain, Ms. Ayushi, Shri Satyendra Singh and Shri Rinku Singh Rahi.
Hon’ble Minister congratulated these Divyang candidates for their achievements. He was quite happy to find out that these persons with disabilities despite facing number of challenges in their lives did not give up and came out successful in one of the most difficult examinations through their hard work and perseverance. He stated that these Divyang candidates will inspire others in the coming years to achieve success in life.
The successful candidates with disabilities shared their journey and struggle in achieving this feat. Hon’ble Minister stressed that presence of more number of persons with disabilities in apex services such as that of civil services would be crucial to this Government’s goal to enhance inclusion of persons with disabilities in each walk of life and to reach the last person in the last row of the society. Hon’ble Minister also hoped that they would become role models for other persons with disabilities and would play a pivotal role in sensitizing the society at large towards the needs and sensitivities of persons with disabilities.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 51.16 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.30 Crore balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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51,16,46,830
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IN PIPELINE
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20,49,220
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CONSUMPTION
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49,19,73,961
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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2,30,03,211
More than 51.16 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 20,49,220 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 49,19,73,961 doses .
More than 2.30 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Anti Covid drug 2-DG launched by Defence Minister and Health Minister
2-DG developed by DRDO in collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s Lab
Drug to reduce average recovery time by 2.5 days and oxygen demand by 40%
Today is a historic day in our fight against COVID: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister lauds efforts of scientists for developing first indigenous anti COVID drug
Minister of Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today jointly launched the new COVID drug 2-DG at DRDO Bhawan. The anti-COVID-19 therapeutic application of the drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose  has been developed by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences , a lab of Defence Research and Development Organisation , along with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories , Hyderabad.
One box each of the sachets of the drug was handed over to Dr Randeep Guleria. Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences , New Delhi and Lt Gen Shri Sunil Kant of Armed Forces Medical Services .
Speaking at the launch Dr Harsh Vardhan remarked that today is a historic day in our fight against COVID and congratulated the scientific community and DRDO for their patience and perseverance for developing first indigenous medicine. He said that the drug has the potential to become a game changer in our response against COVID pandemic as it reduces the dependence of patients on oxygen administration and has the potential of getting absorbed differentially and in a selected manner. In the COVID infected cells, it inhibits virus synthesis and energy production for the process.
Dr Harsh Vardhan further stated that around thirty hospitals were involved in the clinical trials of this drug. He said that the drug will go to the selective cells and prevent synthesis of virus and reduce recovery time.
Expressing his gratitude towards the Defence Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that due to the efforts of Defence Ministry and DRDO, several PSA plants have been successfully installed in Delhi and across the country.
Dr Harsh Vardhan also cautioned against complacency and said that we will win over the war against COVID by collective efforts and by following COVID Appropriate Behaviour.
Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy expressed confidence that the anti-COVID drug will help the patients recover from the deadly virus, hoping that DRL, Hyderabad will take it forward and soon make the drug available for the patients.
Joining the event virtually, Chairman, DRL Shri Kallam Satish Reddy said, “Dr. Reddy’s is glad to have partnered with DRDO and INMAS in the development of 2-DG. This is a re-affirmation of our company’s efforts to address COVID through a host of therapeutics and vaccine.”
Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Secretary , Dr Sunil Kumar, DG , Dr Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS New Delhi were present at the launch event. Besides Chairman, DRL, Director, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology Dr Rakesh Mishra and many doctors, hospitals & labs across the country joined the event virtually.
Addressing the legislators, the President urged them to remember that they had been elected as members of the Legislative Assembly to achieve the aspirations of the people of the State and to render public service. After election, they represented all citizens of their constituency, including those who may not have voted for them. As legislators, they are guardians of public interest and trust. It is their responsibility to make laws that improve the lives of people and to resolve issues of public concern.
The President said that we are all citizens of a culturally rich and diverse country. There is such variety in food, clothing, customs and even religious traditions in India. And yet, this diversity is our strength and unites us. Whether it is Tirupati or Tarnetar or the Buddhist monastery of Tawang, it inspires every Indian and is a matter of pride for each of us.
The President said that Arunachal Pradesh’s experience of “unity in diversity” expresses our country's traditions beautifully. There are many ethnic and religious communities in the state, and they live together in harmony. This is an ideal for all Indians.
The President said that being a border state, Arunachal Pradesh offers a unique opportunity to trade and do business with neighbouring countries. He expressed hope that Arunachal Pradesh would become a driver of India’s trade and economic relations with ASEAN countries under the Act East Policy.
Earlier in the day, the President graced the valedictory function of the completion of 40 years of the Vivekananda Kendra in Itanagar.
Speaking on the occasion, the President praised the Vivekananda Kendra for commendable work in Arunachal Pradesh in the field of education. He was happy to note that the Vivekananda Kendra’s schools had kept alive the guru-shishya tradition through the Gurukul system. They have maintained Indian culture through yoga, pranayama, meditation, Sanskrit and other legacies of our past.
The President noted that the Vivekananda Kendra schools are a happy synthesis of our traditional knowledge and values and of modern science and technology.
Text of President of India’s address to legislators at a special session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Itanagar.
Text of President of India’s address at the valedictory function of the completion of 40 years of the Vivekananda Kendra in Itanagar.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi pays tribute to Bharat Ratna MGR on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid glowing tribute to Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr MG Ramachandran on his Jayanti today. He said that MGR reigned on the hearts of people from film screen to political screen. Shri Modi was speaking after flagging off eight trains connecting different regions of the country to Kevadiya in Gujarat and inaugurating several railways related projects in the state, via video conferencing.
Mentioning that one of the Kevadiya bound train is originating from PuruchiThaliaivar Dr MG Ramachandran Central Railway Station, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Bharat Ratan MGR on his Birth Anniversary. Shri Modi praised his accomplishments on film screen and political platform. He noted that MGR’s political journey was dedicated to poor and he worked tirelessly for a dignified life of the down-trodden.
The Prime Minister said that we are working to fulfil his ideals and recalled how the grateful nation renamed Chennai Central Railway station after MGR.
President's Secretariat
President of India to grace the 83rd convocation of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra,Tomorrow
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Agra  tomorrow  to grace the 83rd Convocation of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Lakshya Sen on his victory at Canada Open 2023
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian Badminton player, Lakshya Sen on his victory at the Canada Open 2023.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Congratulations to the talented @lakshya_sen on his outstanding victory at the Canada Open 2023!
His triumph is a testament to his tenacity and determination. It also fills our nation with immense pride. My best wishes to him for his upcoming endeavours."
Special Service and Features
Students Outreach Program and Distribution of Bags with Jute Mark Logo India to College students
The Jute industry is one of the major industries in the eastern region of India, particularly in West Bengal. Jute, known as the “Golden Fibre”, is basically, natural, renewable, biodegradable and meets all standards for 'safe' packaging.National Jute Board undertakes various activities / promotional schemes for the overall growth and development of jute sector.
National Jute Board  celebrated “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahatsov” and India's “75thIndependence Day celebrations” at the premier“Stella Maris College”, Chennai on 19th Sep'22.
NJB distributed 1,000 Jute bags free of cost  to create awareness among students about the newly introduced Jute Mark Logo. “JuteMark India Logo - is a new initiative by Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, to promote and protect Indian jute products.
“Jute Mark India Logo”
Both, Dr. Regi Manimegala, Vice Principal, and Dr. Shiny John Vairamon, Vice Principal, Stella Maris College, presided over the function and distributed Jute bags  to all the College students. A Powerpoint presentation on the various uses of Jute diversified products was also shown and the hazards of plastic products were pointed out by Mr. T. Ayyappan, Deputy Director, South Zone, NJB.
Considering the ban on single-use plastic across India, Mr.T.Ayyappan, advised the College Students to avoid using "single-use plastic bags" and to use eco-friendly Jute bags to save future generations.Dr. Regi Manimegala, Vice Principal, Stella Maris college made all the arrangements for the Jute Awareness program.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Initiatives To Tackle Misleading Advertisements By Pharma Companies
Advertisements concerning drugs are regulated under the provision of Drugs and Magic Remedies  Act, 1954, which is administered by the State Governments. The Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 were amended in 2015 and a provision was made to the effect that no advertisement of drugs specified in Schedule H, Schedule H1 and Schedule X  shall be made except with the previous sanction of the Central Government. State Licensing Authorities are empowered to take action in case of non-compliance.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, on the basis of information provided by Ministry of AYUSH, in order to protect the citizens from misleading advertisement and health risk, issued an advisory on 12.07.2017 in which all TV channels were advised to advertise only products that have valid licence issued by Ministry of AYUSH or State Drug Licensing Authorities.
The sale and distribution of drugs in the country are regulated by the State Licensing Authority  through a system of inspection and licensing under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. The said Rules prescribe conditions to be satisfied before grant of licence for sale of drugs. These include adequacy of the premises, proper storage facilities for preserving the properties of drug, requirement of competent person to supervise and control the sale of drugs, etc. SLAs are legally empowered to take action in case violation of the condition of license.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet apprised of Framework Agreement between India and Vietnam on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes
Cabinet apprised of Framework Agreement between India and Vietnam on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Framework Agreement between India and Vietnam on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes. The Framework Agreement has been signed on September 03, 2016.